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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 06:22 AM
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I know on the 07 and lower models, you can adjust the throttle tension by tightening the cables so there is less play. Is there a way to do that on the FBW systems? I dont like rolling the throttle and the bike not doing anything. I prefer it tight (dont we all?)
 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 06:25 AM
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There is no adjustment in the TBW.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 06:25 AM
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See if someone elses feels different.
I dont have that feeling on mine.
What grips are you using?
 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 08:13 AM
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See if someone elses feels different.
I dont have that feeling on mine.
What grips are you using?

Stock Grips.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by hd0wner
I know on the 07 and lower models, you can adjust the throttle tension by tightening the cables so there is less play. Is there a way to do that on the FBW systems? I dont like rolling the throttle and the bike not doing anything. I prefer it tight (dont we all?)
The TBW spring in mine has plenty of resistance to return when you roll on the throttle.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 08:46 AM
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mine is and always has been tight..............

Dennis
 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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after riding about 1000 miles mine adjusted to my kind of riding and any hesitation went away thottle is dead on now
 
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